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A Southwest Airlines plane on the tarmac after being diverted to Atlanta following a passenger misunderstanding linked to a Ramadan prayer timer.

Security Panic on Southwest Flight After Ramadan Prayer Alarm Misunderstood

A Southwest flight was diverted after a passenger’s Ramadan prayer timer was mistaken for a possible threat, reigniting debate over airport security, fear, and the treatment of visibly Muslim travelers in the United States.

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Mar 101 min read

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